Hexagon acquires SigmaSpace Corporation, a leading 3D mapping

Hexagon AB, a leading global provider of information
technologies that drive productivity and quality across geospatial
and industrial enterprise applications, today announced the
acquisition of SigmaSpace Corporation, a provider of
next-generation technologies used to rapidly deliver high-quality
3D maps of the Earth.

Today, accurate and geo-referenced 3D visualisations have become
an absolute necessity in real-world situations due to the insight
they can provide – from urban planning and emergency services to
aviation safety and disaster response. SigmaSpace has been enabling
private and government clients, including NASA and the U.S.
Department of Defense, respond to the growing need for this kind of
data.

Headquartered near Washington, D.C. with approximately 110
employees, SigmaSpace offers a unique LiDAR technology – Single
Photon LiDAR (SPL) – which enables 3D data collection at much
higher speeds and resolution than conventional systems. This
technology operates in night and day conditions and is able to
penetrate semi-porous targets such as vegetation, tree canopies,
ground fog, and clouds. Together with its speed of coverage, these
features make it a superior choice for a wide range of industry
applications and a prime candidate for the U.S. Geological Survey’s
3D Elevation Program (3DEP ( http://nationalmap.gov/3DEP/[2]...